Horse Training - Bombproofing Your Horse #12

Bombproofing Your Horse
Series 12


Now that you got your horse mvoing through
the obstacle, there are a couple things you need to
do.

First, repetition.

Just because you got him stepping over the
obstacle once doesn't mean he's "got it". It needs
done several times.

Remember, you want to get him where he's bored
with it. How can you tell he's not fearful of the
object anymore? He'll take on the object in a calm
manner.

Remember, it may take him just a few times
or it may take 50 times. It takes whatever it
takes.

At this point, you can end the day's
lessons or up the ante a bit by making it more
of a challenge.

The next day, you should try the same
exercise again...even if your horse did great
the day before. Often, the lesson needs to be
repeated for the horse to really "get it".

One last word about making the obstacle
more challenging.

Remember I said in several of my previous
bombproofing emails that you want to have a positive
outcome for your horse (and you).

So if you make the obstacle harder, try to
be sure your horse will successfully do it.

If his (and your) nerves are raw already, it
may not be good to go on for the day. Rather, end
on a good session and start the new day tomorrow.


Sincerely,

Andy Curry
www.horsetrainingandtips.com

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